Mercedes G class 2012 vs Porsche Macan 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 136 HP more power than Porsche Macan, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Porsche Macan. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Porsche Macan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 7.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Macan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 1125 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Macan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes G class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes G class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes G class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 1 cm shorter than the Porsche Macan, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 33 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1795 litres | |
| Mercedes G class has 20 litres less trunk space than the Porsche Macan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.6 metres more than that of the Porsche Macan, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 111 000 | 59 200 | |
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